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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,505

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,595

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMalibuMalibuXterraXterra
Trim2LTLTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $22,306 $24,083
Premium Mat Package 185      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
Bodyside moldings 150     110
3.6L V6   1,595    
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
Floor mats     110 110
Satellite radio     350 350
5-speed automatic     800  
Premium Mat Package 154      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490      
Bodyside moldings 125     77
3.6L V6   1,324    
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171 171
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
Floor mats     74 74
Satellite radio     304 304
5-speed automatic     748  
Options (change) 2,130 1,595 3,090 1,500
Options (change) 1,769 1,324 2,684 1,233
Destination 670 670 605 605
Total Price $27,505 $29,145 $27,545 $27,855
Total Invoice $25,785 $27,396 $25,595 $25,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $445
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMalibuMalibuXterraXterra
Trim2LTLTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$27,505$29,145$27,545$27,855
Adjustments for Features-980-2,3800-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$26,765$27,545$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$345$0
Total Invoice$25,785$27,396$25,595$25,921
Adjustments for Features-919-2,2370-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,866$25,159$25,595$25,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$284$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMalibuMalibuXterraXterra
Trim2LTLTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,365$2,985$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$2,380$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-919-2,2370-610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.165.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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